How to Pull It Off: Three Ways to Double Down

How to Pull It Off: Three Ways to Double Down

Double-breasted is the freshest look in suits right now because it feels so...put-together. But that doesn't mean you can't break it down. Suiting whiz Simon Spurr shows how to wear it anytime, anyplace

Don't want to look like a member of Parliament in your double-breasted suit? Two rules: First, tailor the jacket so it hugs you as tightly as Grandma did. Second, opt for a peak lapel with some width. "It emphasizes your chest," says Spurr, "and that gives you a little more power." To keep the proportions right, skip the skinny tie. "It gets lost in the jacket."

 "The legs should finish on the heel, a half inch from the floor. That leaves a lot of break up front, so I angle my hems."

 "A double-breasted jacket should be shorter than a single-breasted. You should be able to see your crotch."